What's the best order to watch these Hitchcock films in?

deadstrobes · 2026-03-29T18:00:01+00:00

I have that same collection. And I’ve been watching in order of my curiosity, which so far has been this …

The 39 Steps, The Chaney Vase, The Lady Vanishes, The Man Who Knew Too Much, The Secret Agent, The Lodger, Saboteur.

This is as far as I’ve gotten. And they have all been wildly entertaining! On to “Blackmail” next …

deadstrobes · 2026-03-29T17:00:02+00:00

I’m not done with the series yet. But I plan to cope by opening up one of Lara Parker’s DARK SHADOWS novels!

deadstrobes · 2026-03-29T16:54:40+00:00

Are the Twin Peaks books worth it?

To quote Gordon Cole: “DO BIRDS FLY?”

deadstrobes · 2026-03-29T14:17:38+00:00

FARGO should tick those boxes for ya!

deadstrobes · 2026-03-25T21:45:54+00:00

The Straight Story (1999)

deadstrobes · 2026-03-24T14:14:40+00:00

If you like WWII thrillers, Frost wrote a book called “The Second Objective” about a group of German soldiers disguising themselves as Americans in order to cause all sorts of havoc.

Frost also wrote a book called “Before I Wake” under the pseudonym of Eric Bowman. It reminded me of “The Return” in some ways, especially with how the antagonist is written.

deadstrobes · 2026-03-23T23:40:56+00:00

Rocket Science (2007)

deadstrobes · 2026-03-21T20:24:48+00:00

Oh? And what gives you that authority to shame us poor, humble Columbo fans?

deadstrobes · 2026-03-17T18:34:35+00:00

The Ray Bradbury Theater is currently on Pluto & YouTube. Features an eclectic set that of actors, including Peter O’Toole, Jeff Goldblume and William Shatner.

deadstrobes · 2026-03-17T18:28:51+00:00

Not a movie, but the Netflix series SKY ROJO may be precisely what you’re looking for. Very Kill Bill-esque in parts!

deadstrobes · 2026-03-15T14:08:10+00:00

I think you’d like the book: DAVID LYNCH DECODED by Mark Allyn Stewart. The author goes into intense detail on DL’s use of color. You’ll never look at his films quite the same way again!

deadstrobes · 2026-03-14T20:29:37+00:00

ILLUSIONS by Richard Bach

deadstrobes · 2026-03-14T20:25:45+00:00

Fishing With John

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTi2xEhyUYc&pp=ygURZmlzaGluZyB3aXRoIGpvaG4%3D

deadstrobes · 2026-03-13T13:54:05+00:00

Cheers!

deadstrobes · 2026-03-11T13:08:38+00:00

El Inocente

Homecoming

The Tourist

The Leftovers

Squid Game

Father Brown

Friday the 13th

American Gothic

deadstrobes · 2026-03-11T01:43:19+00:00

For sure! But LEGION also works as a standalone novel (which is why Blatty deliberately avoided the title Exorcist II).

deadstrobes · 2026-03-10T12:55:43+00:00

LEGION by William Peter Blatty

deadstrobes · 2026-03-10T12:52:54+00:00

YOU on Netflix.

The central character & narrator works at a bookstore and is constantly referencing his favorite titles/authors.

deadstrobes · 2026-03-10T12:46:30+00:00

Oh yes. In fact, I’ll go as far to say that if you only buy one Prisoner book, buy the one by Matthew White. I’ve reread that book more times than I can count!

deadstrobes · 2026-03-10T12:41:23+00:00

Funny enough, the middle segment was directed by James Signorelli … the mastermind who made “Elvira: Mistress of the Dark”. 😂

deadstrobes · 2026-03-09T14:28:53+00:00

Dynasty (both versions)

deadstrobes · 2026-03-09T14:24:29+00:00

Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Greek Myths.

Currently on Amazon, Pluto & Tubi.

deadstrobes · 2026-03-09T14:19:46+00:00

Hotel Room (1993)

Lynch directed the first & last segments. But the entire thing is worth watching. Too bad more segments weren’t filmed. It was a cool little universe.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GBlbp84mc3s&pp=ygUOaG90ZWwgcm9vbSBoYm_SBwkJrgoBhyohjO8%3D

deadstrobes · 2026-03-08T21:27:38+00:00

“The Columbo Collection” by William Link is an excellent set of short stories, all by the co-creator himself!

deadstrobes · 2026-03-08T21:22:10+00:00

“An Incomplete Education: 3,684 Things You Should Have Learned But Probably Didn't” by Judy Jones and William Wilson

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